Learning for Good | L&D Solutions and Leadership Development for Nonprofit Organizations
As nonprofit learning and development leaders, we want a seat at the table. We want to be viewed as true business partners who can help solve problems. We want to create meaningful learning solutions that fit in the flow of work and yield real results for the organization and for the staff.
That's why in this podcast, we will not only explore instructional design and leadership development best practices, but we will also explore change management, belonging, and influence - helping you build the case for the solutions your organization needs so you can show up confidently in conversations with other senior leaders, subject matter experts, staff, and partners.
If we haven't met yet, I'm Heather, and I’ve been in your shoes. I'm a learning and development consultant and the founder and principal consultant at Skill Masters Market. Before starting Skill Masters Market, I worked for a large national nonprofit where I led learning and development leadership initiatives.
I know what it’s like to need to develop your staff quickly and effectively, and to build the relationships and cut through the organizational layers to be successful. With an eye for the larger strategy and the creative design process, I've created hundreds of learning experiences - in-person, self-paced, and virtual classroom - and have worked with dozens of leaders and their staff to help them achieve their organization’s professional development goals.
So if you're ready to bust through the barriers and start creating behavior change in your nonprofit, this podcast is for you. Let's dive in. It's Learning for Good.
Nonprofit Management | Leadership Training | Leadership Development | Staff Management | Change Management | Instructional Design | Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
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Learning for Good | L&D Solutions and Leadership Development for Nonprofit Organizations
How to Spot a Mindset or Motivation Problem (Not a Skill One)
It's very common for leaders to throw training at every performance problem we see. Yet not all performance problems result from a skill gap.
In fact, many are due to other factors, such as mindset or motivation. The problem with this is that performance won't change if you offer training in these cases.
So, in this episode, I'm breaking down how to determine if something is a mindset, motivation, or skill gap problem, and why this matters for successful behavior change.
▶️ How to Spot a Mindset or Motivation Problem (Not a Skill One)
▶️ Key Points:
0:00:00 Why training isn't always the right solution
0:02:44 A quick lesson on behavior change
0:05:18 Four questions to spot the root cause of a problem
Resources from this episode:
Check out The Power of Habit by Charles Duhigg.
Learn more about James Clear and his book Atomic Habits.
Catch up with these previous episodes if there's a lack of trust or psychological safety in your organization:
- Episode 151: How to Build a High-Performance Team Starting with Trust
- Episode 149: Key Ingredients in a High-Performance Culture
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Learning for Good is the podcast for nonprofit leaders seeking practical L&D solutions. Hosted by Heather, an experienced consultant, we dive into leadership development, instructional design, change management, and staff management strategies tailored to nonprofit organizations.
Discover how to implement impactful learning solutions, foster belonging, and influence senior leaders. Each episode provides the tools you need to confidently navigate high-level conversations and drive meaningful change within your organization.
Let’s create lasting impact through innovative L&D solutions!
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